Hi everyone, first post on here.

 

My wife and I are looking at a Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDi SE L 4x4 5dr DSG diesel estate 2018 (April) with 40k miles. Is there anything in particular we should be asking about it? What are the service intervals, and how much are they? Are there any known issues to be aware of? What realistic MPG have people been getting (we don't usually sit in nose-to-tail commuter traffic). 

Service intervals - annually or every 10k miles, whichever comes first.  DSG service is 40k miles.  

 

Ask about when the Haldex oil was changed and was the gauze filter removed from the pump and cleaned.  It needs to be but it's not standard practice for any VAG main dealer. 

I've seen service intervals for the Haldex as low as 20k miles advised recently.  

 

Which engine output is it?  The most common is the 150 PS TDI.  In that case, you might anticipate 40 - 45 mpg average unless you drive very gently.  Our 190 TDI tends to return c. 38 mpg overall, driven enthusiastically. 

 

HTH

DSG service on this model is 80,000 miles ! Confirmed by Skoda and my dealer.

I have the same year model with 30,000 miles on it, only problem has been door lock on drivers door which was replaced under " All in One " warranty in April.

I average 45 mpg over the year, can be 38 around suburbs and upto 54 on longer M way runs. This is corrected mpg not computer display.

Overall I am very happy with the car and will keep it for a good while. 

The Fixed Service Interval if the car was put on that is @ 9,400 (10,000) miles / 12 months.

They come from the factory on Variable Service Intervals so 18,000-20,000 / 24 months.

 

The DSG Wet Clutch Service Intervals are 40,000 or 80,000 for DQ381.s.  (Audi for S-tronics are given as at 38,000 sometimes.)

The Haldex is at 30,000 / 3 years or sooner.

(Volvo used to be @ 20,000 and no idea if they still say that for all world regions or generations of Haldex.)

 

 

Edited 17 June, 20223 yr by roottoot

Key fob batteries can fail without warning. My dealer replaces the battery in the key fob as a matter of course at each annual service. Different makes of battery last differently. General view favours Panasonic.  This is not a big problem, I managed to talk my wife through the procedure over the phone.  Put simply, use the key to prise off the small cover on the drivers door handle this exposes the door lock, manually open with the key (alarm may or may not sound) then press the start button with the fob. Sometimes it takes a couple of attempts to get it to work.

There are posts about this, do a search.

 

tom

I have replaced my battery twice now. Despite using genuine Panasonic batteries it always says change key battery on dash most times?

I suspect different makes have very slight normal fully charged voltage. Despite continuing warning the key still works for months like this.

Bought a 2018 Karoq Edition 2 litre diesel 4X4 with 45k on the clock from a Skoda Dealership in June 2021. Have now driven about 10k. My observations are

 

Don't buy one with 19' alloys the ride is poor and the price to replace them is crazy.

Find ride hard and a bit clunky on poor surfaces especially in the countryside

Needed new front wheel bearing (Under extended warranty)

Needed new rear pads

Front discs and pads replaced

Columbus radio has dropped all pre set radio stations 4 times

I find diesel engine / exhaust a bit noisy in the front of the car, all been checked and fine

 

but on the positive side

 

Its economical on a run of mixed roads I have been just short of 60mpg (Much better than the Freelander it replaced)

Seats I find supportive and easy to get a comfortable driving position

 

 

 

All editions had 19” as standard? I think 20 and 21 were optional?

The ride in my Edition with 19” wheels is far better than previous Yeti on its 17”.

I must admit though that the edition on my 16” winter tyres kept from Yeti years is really good

1 hour ago, kenfowler3966 said:

All editions had 19” as standard? I think 20 and 21 were optional?

The ride in my Edition with 19” wheels is far better than previous Yeti on its 17”.

I must admit though that the edition on my 16” winter tyres kept from Yeti years is really good

 

AFAIK, Editions had 19" wheels. Never seen any reference to 20" and 21" as an option, certainly not when I ordered mine May last year.

12 hours ago, Routemaster1461 said:

 

AFAIK, Editions had 19" wheels. Never seen any reference to 20" and 21" as an option, certainly not when I ordered mine May last year.

Ok, looked at so many car specs recently it’s blurring, probably thinking of Enyaq which is 19” standard and options for 20 and21”. I bought my edition from a showroom so it came as it was with no choices bar the extras already fitted

At 40k check the Haldex has new fluid, and the filter cleaned (sometimes they don’t touch clogged up filters).  Ensure both done if buying

 

Check the tyres, if previous owner has swapped them (and 4x4 versions require them swapped around as per handbook), could all be original summer tyres (check date codes, a 4 digit number, 2 digits week 1-52, second 2 year). If it has mixed tyre types the Haldex will have had harder time.  The Karoq really needs all season (or winter) tyres in cold weather, if summers used during cold there is likely to be lots of surface cracking

 

Wheels : UK spec comes with large wheels, great in a showroom, useless for good ride on poor tarmac, and prone to damage on potholes.  The tyres for these are often weird sizes which means limited choice and expensive tyres. Consider changing to smaller wheels (link has full range)

 

https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/639a0118-4da5-446b-a786-86e1f789b57b
 

Then check everything works, put it in neutral with someone standing behind watching the exhaust, and blip throttle.  If engine accelerates slowly or smoke comes out of exhaust then you might have clogged exhaust filters (virtually impossible to fully clean without removing from car, as a DFP regen won’t fully clear out existing ash)

 

 

 

The Haldex Service is @ 3 years / 30,000 miles or sooner as far as Skoda / VW are concerned and not at 40,000 miles which is what it used to be until VW changed to 30,000 and sometime later Skoda did.  Even that can be too many miles. 

 

If a car has a FMDSH / Full Main Dealer Service History and the Haldex was not serviced at 3 years / 30,000 miles then it is a history of not being serviced to manufacturers recommendations, guidelines or even specification. 

If it is a Skoda Approved Used car and not serviced as it should have been then they know it but gave it a Warranty. 

Edited 8 August, 20223 yr by roottoot

Thanks everyone, we ended up getting a VW T-ROC instead of the Skoda.